How Dubai Humidity Affects Furniture: Rattan, Wood and Textiles
Do you know what the biggest problem is for furniture in Dubai homes? Spoiler: it’s not the heat (though many people think it is). The main cause of damage is...
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Decorative Boxes and Baskets: Small Storage That Looks Good on Display
Every apartment has items that seem to have a place, but actually don’t. Keys, chargers, jewelry, remote controls, hair ties, receipts, sunglasses - the list goes on and on. They...
Concrete vs. Travertine Coffee Tables: Which Stone Works Best in a Dubai Home
Stone has long ceased to be an unusual choice in local interiors. But while “stone” used to mean marble in interior design, it now competes with significantly cheaper alternatives like...
Rattan Baskets for Laundry and Bathroom Storage in Dubai Apartments
Apartments in Dubai have a unique feature: built-in closets are almost everywhere. But the catch is that bathrooms and bedrooms usually have no storage furniture at all. And there’s generally...
Rattan and Raffia Beach Bags and Hats for Dubai's Beach Season
From late October through April, the beach once again becomes a place where you can spend the whole day. And every year, the same thing happens: you pull out last...
Black and White Rugs: How to Style Checkered and Monochrome Rugs
A rug in a room does more than meets the eye, because it’s the only large surface that the eye perceives as a backdrop. That’s why a patterned rug sets...
How to Set an Outdoor Dinner Table for Dubai’s Winter Evenings
By the end of October in Dubai, what everyone has been waiting for since May finally happens: you can step out onto the terrace in the evening without regretting it...
How to Bring Your Outdoor Furniture Back After the Dubai Summer
In Dubai, patios are usually kept closed or are rarely used for most of the summer. It’s all because of the intense heat, which makes you want to stay indoors...
Living Room Furniture Dubai: A Complete Buying Guide
In a Dubai apartment, the living room is almost always the largest. At the same time, it serves many functions: a relaxation area, a workspace, a guest area, and, when...
How to Furnish a Cafe or Restaurant in Dubai: A Sourcing Guide
It’s not difficult to visualize what your future cafe or restaurant will look like. The real challenges begin when you need to calculate the quantity of furniture, determine the type,...
How to Measure Your Space Before Buying Furniture
We see two scenarios most often with our customers. The first: the sofa fits perfectly in the room layout, but it won’t fit through the door. Second: the coffee table...
How to Style Ceramic Bowls and Candle Holders Around the Home
Most of us already have both ceramic bowls and candle holders at Dubai’s homes. But let’s be honest: the bowls usually stay in the kitchen, and candles are only used...
Furnishing a Rented Apartment in Dubai: What to Buy and What to Skip
Have you just signed a one- or two-year lease in Dubai? Congratulations! But now you’re probably wondering: how much does it even make sense to invest in an apartment that...
How to Clean and Care for Rattan Furniture in the UAE Climate
Rattan is a natural fiber, and the UAE climate subjects it to a combination of unusual stresses: constant air conditioning dries it out, coastal humidity takes its toll, and the...
Wooden, Rattan or Concrete: Which Table Material Works Best in Dubai
When choosing a table for a home renovation, most people rely solely on photos. And indeed, catalog photos, taken under specific lighting and set against a beautiful interior, look simply...
Cushion Covers: How to Choose Sizes, Fabrics and Fillings
Did you order a cushion cover, only to find that it sags on the sofa and doesn’t hold its shape? Or does it not even fit over the filling? Or...
